One scholarship will be available for students starting their PhD studies at Loughborough University or Loughborough University London from October 2022. A full tuition fee scholarship and living stipend will be awarded on a competitive basis to students selected by the US Fulbright Commission and Loughborough University.
The Fulbright-Loughborough Doctoral Award is available for any academic discipline at Loughborough University or Loughborough University London.
More information on the Fulbright-Loughborough Doctoral Award can be found on the Fulbright website.
Eligibility
- Candidates must be applying to study a full-time PhD in October 2022
- Candidates must fulfil the eligibility requirements of the US Fulbright Commission
- Candidates must also receive an offer to study a PhD at Loughborough University and fulfil all the necessary conditions of that offer. Please see information on entry requirements and English language requirements.
Value and duration
Loughborough University will cover 100% of the tuition fees for the 3-year duration of the PhD studies alongside a £14,000 living stipend, per year.
Application process
31 March 2021
Fulbright applications open
- Apply on the Fulbright website.
- Applicants can only select one Fulbright Doctoral Award to apply to.
March – September 2021
Candidates should liaise with potential Loughborough supervisors to discuss a suitable research proposal for their PhD studies and submit a Loughborough PhD application
- Candidate to include “letter of support” from the Loughborough supervisor in Fulbright application
- Loughborough PhD applications can be made via the Application Portal
- Loughborough supervisors can be found on the school website or by contacting the school research administrator from the list at the bottom of this page
1 October 2021
Fulbright applications close
31 December 2021
Candidates are advised to hold a Loughborough PhD offer prior to applications being shortlisted
February – March 2022
Fulbright interviews take place to those students shortlisted
15 April 2022
Deadline for the Fulbright-Loughborough Doctoral Award to be made to the successful candidate
1 October 2022
Successful candidate begins their PhD studies at Loughborough University
Deadlines
The Fulbright applications close on 1 October 2021.
Candidates should have a letter of support from a Loughborough University supervisor prior to this date (1 October 2021) and an offer of study before January 2022.
It is advised therefore that students seek a Loughborough University supervisor no later than 1 September 2021 and submit a Loughborough University PhD application no later than 1 October 2021 in order to allow sufficient time to meet Award deadlines.
Academic school research administrators:
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Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering |
Sam Chambers |
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Architecture |
Berkeley Young |
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Building and Civil Engineering |
Berkeley Young |
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Business and Economics |
Aly Howells-Chivers |
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Chemical Engineering |
Sam Chambers |
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Chemistry |
Isobel Thompson |
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Communication and Media Studies |
Emma Nadin |
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Computer Science |
Emma Needham |
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Creative Arts |
Jane Pagett | |
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Design |
Jane Pagett |
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English |
Emma Nadin |
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Geography and Environment |
Emma Nadin |
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Institute for Design Innovation (London campus) |
Bryony Stewart-Seume |
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Institute for Digital Technologies (London campus) |
Bryony Stewart-Seume | |
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Institute for Diplomacy and International Governance (London campus) |
Bryony Stewart-Seume |
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Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (London campus) |
Bryony Stewart-Seume |
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Institute for Media and Creative Industries (London campus) |
Bryony Stewart-Seume |
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Institute for Sport Business (London campus) |
Bryony Stewart-Seume |
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Materials |
Sam Chambers |
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Mathematical Sciences |
Emma Needham |
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Mathematics Education Centre |
Emma Needham |
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Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering |
Lauren Long/Jennifer Blockley |
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Physics |
Isobel Thompson |
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Politics and International Studies |
Emma Nadin |
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Social and Policy Studies |
Emma Nadin |
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Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences |
Joanne Bebb |